Military Fitness - Military.com Originals http://feed.informer.com/digests/D1YYWEQU18/feeder Military Fitness - Military.com Originals Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:39:34 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ 5 Rules for Adding Workouts to Your Military Unit's Daily PT Sessions https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-rules-adding-workouts-your-military-units-daily-pt-sessions Military-fitness urn:uuid:0033311d-b43b-6953-4b76-f5f3cb9fe44b Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:41:03 +0000 Adding workouts for your group at your military unit's morning PT sessions each week is one of the more difficult things to figure out. How the Tactical Athlete Benefits from Cardio Exercises After Leg Workouts https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-tactical-athlete-benefits-cardio-exercises-after-leg-workouts Military-fitness urn:uuid:8e51ede1-c89b-a37a-988b-df0f51bee643 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:38:07 +0000 For most athletes, leg days and cardio challenge the body and mind, but for tactical athletes, topping off leg days with cardio events such as rucking and swimming with fins is part of the process. How to Add Stretching and Breathing Exercises into Your Daily Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-add-stretching-and-breathing-exercises-your-daily-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:9960a166-5a79-c0d4-c040-bbc59fae03ce Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:48:56 +0000 Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be good at it for all our breaths in between. 5 Important Questions 50- to 60-Year-Olds Should Ask to Start Building for Longevity https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-important-questions-50-60-year-olds-should-ask-start-building-longevity Military-fitness urn:uuid:4daa7a18-9c81-91bf-fea7-23f934dc0bb7 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:43:15 +0000 As people transition into their 50s, 60s and beyond, the importance of health and wellness becomes increasingly evident. Stew Smith, CSCS® How to Add Old-School Speed and Agility Drills to Your Military Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-add-old-school-speed-and-agility-drills-your-military-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:7809fe1a-2bc8-426e-207d-470f4e2ac9da Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:51:36 +0000 The military's need for speed and agility has proven helpful for various tasks, especially among ground fighters. The Most Common Military Service Fitness Training Errors https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-common-military-service-fitness-training-errors Military-fitness urn:uuid:7483441a-eb26-5aa9-16c3-154f11cd86c5 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:38:42 +0000 Many people are doing the wrong workouts that lack the specific requirements of military testing, basic training and special operations selection programs. 5 Quick and ‘Easy’ Fitness Assessments You Can Do Anywhere https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-quick-and-easy-fitness-assessments-you-can-do-anywhere Military-fitness urn:uuid:56d3af71-2751-abc4-d1de-6cac091692a3 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:43:15 +0000 After watching Jason Kelce challenge veterans to a push-up contest during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown”, I had the idea to find four more fitness tests you can do to assess your fitness level quickly. How to Lift for Strength While Maintaining Your Fitness with Calisthenics and Cardio https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-lift-strength-while-maintaining-your-fitness-calisthenics-and-cardio Military-fitness urn:uuid:de907b72-ecbb-c301-0240-3a334586604f Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:19:54 +0000 Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities for physical training. How Combining Calisthenics, Cardio and Strength Training Builds the Tactical Athlete https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-combining-calisthenics-cardio-and-strength-training-builds-tactical-athlete Military-fitness urn:uuid:09ac8791-d8f7-e9e4-c2e1-970805f91912 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:38:46 +0000 As you build your training routine, remember that each aspect of fitness plays a crucial role in your overall ability and level of performance Why Omega-3s Should Be at the Heart of Your Wellness Plan https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-omega-3s-should-be-heart-of-your-wellness-plan Military-fitness urn:uuid:8491d671-8be2-739b-f731-059b618df69d Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:27:29 +0000 As you consider ways to enhance your longevity, stave off memory loss and combat feelings of depression, you might be surprised to find that you do not have to eat fish or take supplements to reap the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. What Is the Best Beginner Fitness Workout? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/what-best-beginner-fitness-workout Military-fitness urn:uuid:655c6c77-74f2-9e21-3043-d0d7a95fead3 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:52:34 +0000 I often get asked what the best workout is to do when you are trying to add fitness back into your life again. My answer always is: "The one that you will consistently do." 5 Tips to Help You Return to Swimming After a Shoulder Injury https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-tips-help-you-return-swimming-after-shoulder-injury Military-fitness urn:uuid:2338775c-cf52-4ac0-e32c-09186e9f713f Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:34:01 +0000 It is not uncommon to obtain shoulder injuries that require surgery. While the shoulder is the most versatile joint in our body, it is also the most vulnerable. The Best Way to Get a Jump-Start on New Year's Fitness Goals: Start in November https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-way-get-jump-start-new-years-fitness-goals-start-november Military-fitness urn:uuid:340f8ae4-863d-2414-ed0b-41c31707a9cf Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:34:38 +0000 Start now with a few logical goals that can help you with your discipline and stress to build a solid foundation for any New Year goals. How to Improve Your Ankle Mobility to Handle Swimming with Fins https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-improve-your-ankle-mobility-handle-swimming-fins Military-fitness urn:uuid:bcba2f96-e0a0-bc58-87c7-99e8a5a744af Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:46:05 +0000 Ankle mobility is the root cause of pain when it comes to swimming with fins, which requires both practice and stretching. 5 Tips to Recommit to a Healthier Lifestyle https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-tips-recommit-healthier-lifestyle Military-fitness urn:uuid:e4f40334-94ef-afb0-41ca-24ca1837e555 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:38:20 +0000 Start by embracing simple beginner routines that act as steppingstones, providing guidance without the initial intimidation. This 2-Part Swimming Workout Will Help Anyone with Water Confidence https://www.military.com/military-fitness/two-part-swimming-workout-will-help-anyone-water-confidence Military-fitness urn:uuid:6bfe1c67-d5bf-b6b3-8603-844882d766eb Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:29:50 +0000 You must swim, tread and place your face in the water to overcome any water fears. Here is a workout that will progressively push your comfort zone to new levels each set and over time. How Improving Your Tactical Fitness Can Make You a Better Service Member https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-improving-your-tactical-fitness-can-make-you-better-service-member Military-fitness urn:uuid:579cef4c-6a64-3ce6-4edc-d91ade4ffdd5 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:58:50 +0000 The development of the elements of fitness, ensuring a military member is proficient in all of them, is a journey that adapts to the unique job requirements of each soldier, airman, Marine, sailor and Guardian. 5 Reasons Why Service Members Need Physical Training for Job Performance Beyond Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-reasons-why-service-members-need-physical-training-job-performance-beyond-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:7a7a1ba6-7716-3614-a433-062320583ca5 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:26:54 +0000 While the initial physical assessment is a crucial entry-point event, it hardly scratches the surface of what is necessary for success as an active-duty member of the U.S. military. This Full-Body Exercise Circuit Will Take Your Fitness Training Up Another Level https://www.military.com/military-fitness/full-body-exercise-circuit-will-take-your-fitness-training-another-level Military-fitness urn:uuid:02eb9d4b-d3e8-a456-df63-8c6faf158b9f Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:26:33 +0000 If you like full-body workouts that focus on pull-push-legs-core, this circuit of these fitness components will challenge you, especially if you go heavy on the lifts and push your maximum on the calisthenics. How to Determine the Source of Your Running Pain https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-determine-source-of-your-running-pain Military-fitness urn:uuid:69079272-3806-b6e2-25e0-133475405d52 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:47:23 +0000 Running for the first time requires a delicate progression to avoid typical overuse injuries such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, knee tendinitis and foot pain. Everyone Has a Fitness Weakness. Here's How to Handle Yours https://www.military.com/military-fitness/everyone-has-fitness-weakness-heres-how-handle-yours Military-fitness urn:uuid:856fbaa2-b817-3e61-5155-649e9cf9dfa7 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:39:25 +0000 If we genuinely want to be well-rounded, physically active and healthy, it's important to assess the components of fitness and see where we can develop. This Military Fitness Workout Can Help Improve Your Special Operations Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/military-fitness-workout-can-help-improve-your-special-operations-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:6724c1cb-90c4-5e80-3e64-b158e8cb5713 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:58:04 +0000 Here is a workout we use on an upper-body day that helps prepare for higher-rep calisthenics (grinder PT) and running. How to Cut a Minute Off Your Running Pace Before Timed Military Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-cut-minute-off-your-running-pace-timed-military-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:8936badf-38eb-0032-44b6-adf8afe9cf2f Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:15:27 +0000 Here is a way to help you with timed events and other types of running you will see in your military training journey. 5 Fitness Tips for Optimal Performance and Longevity in the Military and Beyond https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-fitness-tips-optimal-performance-and-longevity-military-and-beyond Military-fitness urn:uuid:deb2fd70-4375-44ee-c378-3268f0faf41e Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:04:11 +0000 As physical activity becomes an integral part of your life, you should adopt these habits in your post-military life as best you can. Core, Cardio and Legs: How This Multifaceted Military Fitness Workout Will Improve Your Rucking Ability https://www.military.com/military-fitness/core-cardio-and-legs-how-multifaceted-military-fitness-workout-will-improve-your-rucking-ability Military-fitness urn:uuid:0b6c653c-86aa-e4f9-da40-687c15afa933 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:02:32 +0000 If you are looking for a routine that can help you with the demands of rucking or other load-bearing activities, consider this moderate-intensity workout idea. How to Make Your Combat Swimmer Stroke More Efficient https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-make-your-combat-swimmer-stroke-more-efficient Military-fitness urn:uuid:c2714d40-8b27-d46c-cb4c-dcf8442cd841 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:16:43 +0000 Combining a strong kick and streamlined glide is the key to fixing your issue with efficiency and speed in the pool. 7 Cross-Training Ideas to Increase Your Personal Military Readiness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/7-cross-training-ideas-increase-your-personal-military-readiness Military-fitness urn:uuid:8951dd91-5c22-bec5-3409-8ed1d64905a2 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:56:55 +0000 Many military members may not realize that a well-rounded fitness routine is the key to optimal performance and longevity, even in tactical professions. Lifting, Calisthenics, Cardio: This Full-Body Military Fitness Workout Has It All https://www.military.com/military-fitness/lifting-calisthenics-cardio-full-body-military-fitness-workout-has-it-all Military-fitness urn:uuid:8bc62535-2762-394f-1497-560f4e03c0c5 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:58:35 +0000 If you need to play catch-up after missing a workout because of a busy schedule, travel or taking a day off, consider this full-body combination. Is It More Beneficial to Work Out Alone or in Groups? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/it-more-beneficial-work-out-alone-or-groups Military-fitness urn:uuid:1f91e4d2-9b19-434d-7cd4-0c656c899317 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:03:09 +0000 Individual and team workouts have pros and cons that largely depend on your personality type and future goals. 5 Tips for Surviving the Day on a Calorie Deficit https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-tips-surviving-day-calorie-deficit Military-fitness urn:uuid:8ea2971c-f5a2-2c25-3214-6572cd1172bc Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:52:34 +0000 Check out these ways to help you fight off old snacking habits while reducing portion sizes and extra calories throughout the day. How to Combine Different Types of Exercises into One Military Fitness Workout https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-combine-different-types-of-exercises-one-military-fitness-workout Military-fitness urn:uuid:1405f888-841e-76b7-c48c-78c6c9f610cd Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:19:57 +0000 If you think a quick 1-10 half pyramid of pull-ups and push-ups is a warm-up, this workout may be perfect for you: The Minimum Standards of Fitness for the Average Joe https://www.military.com/military-fitness/minimum-standards-of-fitness-average-joe Military-fitness urn:uuid:9ab827c1-6f0d-00d3-1b93-194a2fa31175 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:03:25 +0000 After having coached many "average Joes," I have a few exercises and events I like to help people build up to and maintain. The Case for Never Skipping Leg Day https://www.military.com/military-fitness/case-never-skipping-leg-day Military-fitness urn:uuid:26e2eaca-ab3c-ac1d-1383-8bbcb87f650f Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:08:28 +0000 Here are all the health and wellness benefits you may be neglecting by not exercising your legs. How to Improve the Load-Bearing Skills Required by the Military Through Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-improve-load-bearing-skills-required-military-through-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:a2ec0cef-0de3-1ee6-89e8-aab1821e72c1 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:37:48 +0000 You need a foundation of strength to be durable enough to handle carrying boats, logs, rucksacks, people, water jugs and ammo cans during your military service. Don't Like Working Out? Here’s How to Make Your Fitness Journey More Enjoyable https://www.military.com/military-fitness/dont-working-out-heres-how-make-your-fitness-journey-more-enjoyable Military-fitness urn:uuid:4a7a97d6-c7a4-9065-aaeb-cad95ab809e7 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:48:13 +0000 Setting long-term goals such as losing 50 pounds, making a sports team or preparing for regular military or special operations training is not easy, especially at first. It helps when you enjoy the journey. From Recruitment to Readiness: The 6 Critical Fitness Mistakes Every Future Service Member Must Avoid https://www.military.com/military-fitness/recruitment-readiness-6-critical-fitness-mistakes-every-future-service-member-must-avoid Military-fitness urn:uuid:fd93d805-84f1-8275-cc98-fd4c5fa8879c Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:51:09 +0000 Whether you're aiming for the conventional military or a career in special operations, there are best practices you should apply to help you achieve the required level of fitness efficiently. The Many Health Benefits of Including Sprints in Your Cardio Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/many-health-benefits-of-including-sprints-your-cardio-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:fb1a5bde-5a12-5b1b-3e0f-4b078123069d Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:53:28 +0000 Working sprints into your training week can help you develop capabilities that are easily lost as we age out of sports and competitions. 6 Tips to Avoid Becoming a Heat Casualty https://www.military.com/military-fitness/6-tips-avoid-becoming-heat-casualty Military-fitness urn:uuid:be613ffa-d654-b2e9-258d-1c9fbefda161 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:18:08 +0000 Hot summer days are brutal for many working outside in arid or humid environments. How This Sandbag Workout Will Prepare Your Legs for Military Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-sandbag-workout-will-prepare-your-legs-military-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:1ff79671-c4eb-46a9-f44c-b5bdc3cdea5b Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:05:41 +0000 Many groups within the military use logs to build small-unit cohesion and teamwork. Stew Smith, CSCS® How to Assess Your Workout with Every Change of Season https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-assess-your-workout-every-change-of-season Military-fitness urn:uuid:9feeed7c-adf5-aed3-956b-2434605ee49c Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:22:09 +0000 This fall (or any change of season), it's time to sharpen your focus on any weaknesses and pinpoint where you stand in your fitness training. The Combat Sidestroke for the Navy Physical Screening Test: Do You Need to Learn Both Sides? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/combat-sidestroke-navy-physical-screening-test-do-you-need-learn-both-sides Military-fitness urn:uuid:c553bae2-a539-8307-6aef-7afb7d8ca3e9 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:45:15 +0000 It’s like being right- or left-handed: one side will feel more comfortable when you learn this military swim test stroke. 5 Helpful Strategies to Fall Asleep Faster https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-helpful-strategies-fall-asleep-faster Military-fitness urn:uuid:f7456c30-0209-0b59-91d5-f8e2d67d8e5f Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:43:30 +0000 Without sleep, stress becomes chronic, and we develop high blood pressure, an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, digestive issues, a weakened immune system, mental health issues and more. How to Maintain Your Running Goal Pace Following Calisthenics https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-maintain-your-running-goal-pace-following-calisthenics Military-fitness urn:uuid:67737442-c328-d30a-3cbc-a1925e3d632e Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:12:17 +0000 Many who perform calisthenics and run separately often notice during military fitness test days that their running performance suffers after doing maximum repetitions. The Importance of Improved Flexibility and Mobility for Military Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/importance-of-improved-flexibility-and-mobility-military-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:10d2e7dd-06fd-3cee-7e66-11fb3ae43a03 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:10:44 +0000 As we transition into retirement or after a demanding career in tactical professions or a long athletic history, it's smart to incorporate flexibility and mobility exercises into our workout plans. Compound Lifts vs. Core Exercises: Tailoring Your Workouts to Meet Your Goals https://www.military.com/military-fitness/compound-lifts-vs-core-exercises-tailoring-your-workouts-meet-your-goals Military-fitness urn:uuid:c0ea98ed-0149-3c6f-fe5d-d179464ec8da Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:34:50 +0000 The path to core strength is as varied as the number of exercises that build your core system. The Best Swim Workouts with Fins for Military Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-swim-workouts-fins-military-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:8f676a5b-2b5d-368e-e873-bf743ad20947 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:18:59 +0000 If you are considering a military special program involving rescue swimming or diving, you will eventually be tasked with swimming in fins. PT Pyramid Workout: How to Lessen the Amount of Rest Required https://www.military.com/military-fitness/pt-pyramid-workout-how-lessen-amount-of-rest-required Military-fitness urn:uuid:de55c68a-8191-62bc-98f8-054e098afe76 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:25:40 +0000 When doing the "perfect workout," how well you do and how much rest you need depends on your conditioning and muscle stamina. 5 Ways to Make Fitness More Fun https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-ways-make-fitness-more-fun Military-fitness urn:uuid:684139d7-64b3-8dc6-2c0f-f121c60fb949 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:50:24 +0000 We all know that getting started is the toughest part of a new fitness habit. This lifestyle may be easy for people who naturally find fitness training fun. 5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make Before Joining the Military https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-common-mistakes-recruits-make-joining-military Military-fitness urn:uuid:1d5fb37d-8791-956f-37bb-a8df12c2f3bc Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:19:17 +0000 Joining the military is a significant and commendable choice, but it’s also a decision that requires both thought and preparation. The Health and Fitness Benefits of Consistency: Why Just Showing Up Matters More Than Anything https://www.military.com/military-fitness/health-and-fitness-benefits-of-consistency-why-just-showing-matters-more-anything Military-fitness urn:uuid:94c476b2-ab44-0439-fc22-067a0cbaa544 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:49:39 +0000 Consistency cannot be emphasized enough for building good habits, better health and the best performance.